♂ Name Noyan – Prince & Lord

Origin:	Persian, Turkish, Mongolian, Bengali
Meaning:	commander-in-chief, lord, protector, prince, eyes
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Noyan is a boy’s name of Mongolian and Bengali origin and means “lord,” “protector,” “prince” or “eyes.”

Where does the name Noyan come from?

Noyan was originally a Mongolian title for tribal leaders of noble descent. Today, Noyan is used as a first or last name in Asia, particularly in Persian and Turkish. In Mongolian shamanism, Noyan is a name for local spirits. The name Noyan is also used in Bangladesh. In Armenian, Noyan is a term for belonging to the biblical figure Noah. For example, Noyan Tapan (Նոյյան տապան) refers to Noah’s Ark, and Noyanzar is Noah’s wife.

What does the name Noyan mean?

Noyan means “commander-in-chief,” “lord,” “protector,” or “prince” in Mongolian. In Bengali, Noyan has the meaning “eyes.”

Word composition

• Mongolian “noyan” = commander-in-chief, lord, protector, prince
• Bengali “noyan” = eyes

Noyan, the local spirit

In Mongolian shamanism, local spirits are called Noyan. For example, there is “Bukha Noyon,” the primordial ancestor and protector of the Buryats, a Siberian people. Another nature spirit is “Orboli Sagaan Noyon,” the protector of forests and wildlife, and “Han Zulmata Noyon,” the protector of women.

Pronunciation of Noyan

Notable people with the name

Noyan Öz (born 1991), German-Turkish soccer player

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Last updated: 3/7/2025